Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
blue plaque: J.R.R. Tolkien
In or near Birmingham.
blue plaque: J.R.R. Tolkien — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Five Ways · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
blue plaque: J.R.R. Tolkien is a memorial located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The blue plaque commemorating J.R.R. Tolkien is located in the West Midlands. It marks the residence of the renowned author, known for his influential works in fantasy literature. This memorial serves as a recognition of Tolkien's significant contributions to the genre.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.4714, -1.9266
- District
- Birmingham
- Parish
- Birmingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- B16 8LS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Birmingham Edgbaston
- Nearest railway station
- Five Ways — 0.9 km
Sources
- osm: node/418901413 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is blue plaque: J.R.R. Tolkien?
- blue plaque: J.R.R. Tolkien is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B16 8LS), in the parish of Birmingham, unparished area.
- What is blue plaque: J.R.R. Tolkien?
- blue plaque: J.R.R. Tolkien — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to blue plaque: J.R.R. Tolkien?
- The nearest railway station is Five Ways, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode B16 8LS.
- Is blue plaque: J.R.R. Tolkien free to visit?
- Yes, blue plaque: J.R.R. Tolkien is free to enter.
- How do I get to blue plaque: J.R.R. Tolkien?
- The nearest railway station is Five Ways, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B16 8LS.